Elderly man reports breathing trouble refuses squad transport, Wooster OH


Emergency responders were called to check on an elderly man near Cobblestone Ct who reported difficulty breathing but refused transport by ambulance. His son was on the way to take him to the hospital. Medics were dispatched while waiting for the son to arrive.
Audio|Source: Wayne County Sheriff and Fire, Wooster, Rittman, Doylestown Police, Rittamn EMS
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Transcript:
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Do you have something coming in or do you just need you in 50?
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No, 5 something coming in, Welfare Check Break.
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Go ahead.
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Near Cobblestone Ct.
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On their elderly father,
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who called them saying he was having difficulty breathing but refused to go by squad.
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His son's en route from Akron, that's who he wanted to take him to the hospital.
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Copy.
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So 47.
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Start the medics as well.
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All right, I'm talking.
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Letters now.
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I think it's 3-8, I'll support.
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The final meeting.
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It was originally a welfare check, but then the family decided they wanted the squad to respond as well until the sun gets there.
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Location mentioned:
Near Cobblestone Ct, Wooster, OH 44691
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